12 Overgate Road, Swayfield, NG33 4LG

the change of use of annexe/garage building to dwelling without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref S22/1067, dated 22 August 2022

Authority: South Kesteven District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Marriott H

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether Condition 5 is reasonable or necessary having regard to the character and appearance of the area
Whether Condition 5 is reasonable or necessary having regard to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The potential for permitted development under Class E to result in a proliferation of significant buildings that would diminish the open gap between the appeal site and countryside and be unsympathetic to the prevailing rural character of the area.

Framework references: 55, 57

Plan policies cited: Policy DE1, Policy SP3

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